M Marc5000 Member Joined May 20, 2007 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 May 26, 2007 #1 Hello, Is the .430 300gr XTP a good bullet for hogs? I'll be using a .50 cal muzzleloader and powder charges in the 80-100 gr range (loose Pyrodex). Any other bullet suggestions (sabotes or conicals)? Thanks, Marc
Hello, Is the .430 300gr XTP a good bullet for hogs? I'll be using a .50 cal muzzleloader and powder charges in the 80-100 gr range (loose Pyrodex). Any other bullet suggestions (sabotes or conicals)? Thanks, Marc
D Doohan Well-Known Member * Joined May 18, 2005 Messages 3,105 Reaction score 6 May 26, 2007 #2 Marc, If that bullet shoots accurately for you, then it will be a fantastic load for a hog. That 300grn bullet will perform great.
Marc, If that bullet shoots accurately for you, then it will be a fantastic load for a hog. That 300grn bullet will perform great.
W whitesmoke Well-Known Member * Joined Oct 17, 2006 Messages 124 Reaction score 0 Jun 9, 2007 #3 How 'bout a Barnes 300gr MZ, those hold together well. Whitesmoke
B big6x6 Well-Known Member * Joined May 17, 2005 Messages 5,960 Reaction score 26 Jun 10, 2007 #4 Either of the two bullets should be fine as far as terminal performance goes. There shouldn't be any worries concerning an XTP holding together with that powder charge.
Either of the two bullets should be fine as far as terminal performance goes. There shouldn't be any worries concerning an XTP holding together with that powder charge.
